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- Title
- Aionna Butler and Mykia Charles Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Aionna Butler; Mykia Charles
- Description
- Middle schoolers and cousins Mykia Charles and Aionna Butler discuss their experiences in Anacostia Park. Mykia has been coming to the park for a long time; for Aionna, it's her first time. Both of them enjoy skating and meeting up with family in the Park. They remember falling down while skating. "This is a fun park ... but bring some kneepads!"
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Basketball courts; School children in Washington, D.C.; Schools in Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2045
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- Arajae McRae Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; Arajae McRae
- Description
- Eleven-year-old Arajae McRae talks about why she likes Anacostia Park. It's a place where she can play basketball, skate, and gather with her friends and family. She describes it as her favorite park that she's ever been to. Arajae discusses why she likes her best friend, why she likes math, and what she wants to be when she grows up: "I have a lot of options."
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Basketball courts; Schools in Washington, D.C.; School children in Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2046
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- Bryan Proctor Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; Bryan Proctor
- Description
- Bryan Proctor, a longtime Southeast DC resident, reflects on his experiences in Anacostia Park. He talks about how he's been skating for over 30 years, and discusses the changes (both good and bad) he's seen in the skating arena, the Park, and DC as a whole. He emphasizes how the city should have more events - like Summer in the Park - at Anacostia Park. He reflects on the changes he's seen in DC and his wish that Anacostia Park will stay the same: "I hope Anacostia Park doesn't change too much."
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Basketball courts; Betty Jean Dodds (1948-2018); Summer in the Park; Fort DuPont Park (Washington, D.C.); Fort Dupont Park Summer Concert Series; Alexandria Roller Rink; Temple Hills Skate Palace; Kalorama Road (National Roller Skating Rink); Atlantic roller skating rink; Fordsville, MD roller skating rink; Seabrook Skate Center
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2048
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- James Smith Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Maren Orchard; James Smith
- Description
- A Southeast DC native, James Smith discusses the problems he sees in DC. He explains the things he thinks are not right: namely, the over-policing in his community. He expresses his bitter attitude toward the police and society in general, and his lack of hope. He reflects on how (if at all) people can beat the system. James ends by talking about how he likes Anacostia Park, but sees much room for improvement. Based on his own life experience, he does think some change is possible.
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Police harrassment; Overpolicing; Illegal search and seizure; Fourth Amendment rights; Police violence; Criminal justice system; Basketball courts; Cookouts
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2049
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- Juneteenth Day 2022 Image 35
- Date
- June 20, 2022
- Creator
- Kerr, Dan
- Description
- The members of Mecca-Court No.2 pose for the Juneteenth Event portrait.
- Subject
- Juneteenth Day, Freedom Day, Mecca Court No. 2
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:5073
- Rights statement
- Copyright for this object is held by American University and does not preclude any use the co-interviewee(s) may want to make of the information in the recordings themselves. This object is made available through the American University Digital Research Archive for research and educational purposes. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the object beyond the bounds of Fair Use must be obtained from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- Letter from Steve Ramirez to Letitia Gomez
- Date
- 1993-02-02
- Creator
- Ramirez, Steve
- Description
- Letter from Steve Ramirez, court services specialist, to Letitia Gomez, president of ENLACE, informing Gomez of the court's recent efforts to eliminate racial, ethnic, and gender bias in the courts.
- Subject
- Gay activists -- Washington (D.C.); Hispanic American gays -- Washington (D.C.); Hispanic American lesbians -- Washington (D.C.); District of Columbia Courts; Nonprofit organizations -- Washington (D.C.); Latino communities -- Washington (D.C.); Equality before the law; LGBTQ+ Latinx; Hispanic LGBTQ+ people
- Local Identifier
- SC_ENLACE_correspondence_0076
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/auislandora:98404
- Rights statement
- Reproduction and copyright information regarding this item is available from the American University Library -- Archives and Special Collections.
- Title
- NaZir Howard Interview, August 24, 2019
- Date
- August 24, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; NaZir Howard
- Description
- Fourth grader NaZir Howard discusses what he likes about Anacostia Park. He's been coming for about a month, and enjoys skating, the events, and the basketball courts. He likes to skate because it allows him to express himself and it's okay to make mistakes. He talks about how the Park should include more go-go in the music they play. He ends with a word to his friends: "if you ever feel the need to come skating, this is the spot!"
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; Go-go; Basketball courts; School children in Washington, D.C.
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2051
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.
- Title
- Tyrone Hall Interview, July 27, 2019
- Date
- July 27, 2019
- Creator
- Dan Kerr; Tyrone Hall
- Description
- Tyrone Hall, a member of the National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens, reflects on his life experiences, the role of his organization, and the significance of go-go music. He explains how he returned from prison 8 months ago and the work he's done since to provide services for other returning citizens. He expresses the need for events like Late Skate for kids to prevent violence in the community. Tyrone discusses the significance of go-go music to DC, and the inspritation its served him as a rap artist. He reflects on gentrification in DC and the role of events like Late Skate that bring races together: "bringing everyone together is small, but it's monumental to me."
- Subject
- Anacostia Park (Washington, D.C.); National Park Service -- Anacostia Park; Late Skate in Anacostia Park; Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative; Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion; Roller skating; National Reentry Network for Returning Citizens; Open City Advocates (formerly Mentoring Today); Activism, criminal justice; Activism, juvenile justice; Activists, formerly incarcerated; Anti-gentrification; Gentrification; Council for Court Excellence (CCE); Criminal justice activism; Criminal justice system; District Task Force on Jails & Justice; Don't Mute D.C. movement; Formerly incarcerated activists; Go-go; Incarceration; Juvenile justice; Juvenile Justice Advocacy Group; Building community
- Country
- United States
- URI/handle
- http://hdl.handle.net/1961/humanitiestruck:2064
- Rights statement
- This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, under the terms of Public Domain.